Adyan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHD-yahn /ˈɑd.jɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic adyan, 'religions, faiths' (plural of din); also a modern -yan coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Faith-rooted and modern: Adyan draws on Arabic for 'religions, faiths', and rides the popular -yan sound. Thoughtful, fresh, and uncommon.

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Origin LowArabic, American

MeaningFrom Arabic adyan, 'religions, faiths' (plural of din); also a modern -yan coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4050 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 578

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adyan comes from Arabic adyan, 'religions, faiths' (plural of din), and also reads as a modern -yan coinage (routes layered, which we note). It has a thoughtful, contemporary feel.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, faiths at the (likely) root, and modern.

Did you know? Adyan is the Arabic plural of din, 'religion' — 'faiths' — and also fits the modern wave of -yan names like Rayan and Ayan.

Overall data confidence 52%

Arabic references — adyan — routes layered

Variations

AdyaanAdyann

Nicknames

Ady

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Ayan— a companion -yan name

Adnan— a fellow Ad- Arabic name

Aryan— another -yan pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adyan mean?

Adyan is Arabic for 'religions, faiths', and a modern -yan coinage; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Adyan?

It's said AHD-yahn /ˈɑd.jɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adyan a boy or girl name?

Adyan is a boy's name.

How popular is Adyan?

Adyan is a rare name in the U.S.